The items in our collection that are made of barn wood are from the various barns around Erie, Crawford & Warren County. We ourselves have reclaimed this lumber over the past few years.  Some of these barns are listed in our Barn History section for you to read about the various history that surrounds it.  The type of wood itself may be of spalted maple, oak, chestnut or hemlock depending on the barn. Most are over a century old.

Some of the jewelry in the Natura Jewelry Collection is made from barn wood knots. These are our signature collection.   Some of these knots are over a century old from Pennsylvania Barns and are rare and fragile. For some pieces tung oil is applied to help preserve them. The full knots are left in their natural state; some of the smaller ones are pieces of larger knots. Each is unique in its character and size and part of a very exclusive collection.
I think of strength and endurance when I look at these due to each one of them withstanding the test of time. 

This wood came from the island of Dominica in the West Indies. Also called Massaranduba, this wood comes from very large trees spanning up to 48"wide & 150' tall. This wood is a very hard and strong wood,  It is a beautiful reddish brown color and has a warm depth to it.  When  see this wood it reminds me of warmth and comfort.

This wood originates in Brazil however it was reclaimed from a project in South Carolina. This wood  has a nutty brown and sometimes reddish tint with a close grain formation. This is a very durable wood with a variety of uses. Natural oils in the wood can also give it a fragrant aroma. This wood makes me think of durable strength and stability.

This wood was  reclaimed  in North East , Pa.  As with some of our other woods, this wood was reclaimed from a man who makes turkey calls with exotic wood to help benefit "Hunt of a Lifetime. Prior to that it was in the hands of a man who sells lumber. It's final destination when we reclaimed it and used what was left. This wood is often used to make musical instruments. A domestic wood found in the USA and Canada. This wood is a light colored wood with a sheen and a wavy grain. When I see this wood I think lighthearted, subtle and classy.

This Mahogany was originally from the ceiling of an old ship. It then ended up in the basement of an old church. A priest then sold it to a woman who we acquired it from at an auction. The owner purchased it to have her counter top done with it in her beautiful New York home. The remainder was put into an auction which we actually lost the bid on. Later we went back to pick up a large saw that we had purchased for our business to find that some of the wood that we had bid on had been left behind. The owner offered it to us knowing what we were doing with it and how much we had liked the history behind it. I made her a necklace to thank her which didn't seem like enough, but more importantly we made a connection and a friendship which is what we love about this business. Thanks Jane! We also have some reclaimed Mahogany wood from our friend Rick ,as mentioned, who makes turkey calls
in North East, Pa. This wood reminds me of Boldness and simplistic beauty .

This exotic wood originates from Central and South America.  As with some of the other woods it was reclaimed from a gentleman in North East, Pa. who makes turkey calls to help benefit "Hunt of a Lifetime". Obviously getting its name from the color tone of the wood it is both exotic and unique. There is no stain on this wood and it actually gets more beautiful over time. Because of that, and its name, I think of romance and relationships when I look at this naturally elegant wood. 

Timber pegs were driven through the ends of the beams in barns to hold them together. These pegs were taken out of beams from fallen barns in Erie and Crawford County. As with our other pieces in our signature collection these pieces are extremely special and unique being over a century old. These pegs once held up massive beams within the barn.
For that reason when I see this wood I have such an appreciation and it reminds me of true friendship where you are there to lift and hold each other up.
 

This exotic wood originates from Africa.  As with some of our other woods this was reclaimed from a gentleman in North East, Pa who makes turkey calls to help benefit "Hunt of a Lifetime". This wood is known for its contrasting black and beige colors as well as its beautiful grain. It is very unique and quite different from many of our other woods.
This wood takes me to another place when I look at it envisioning the wild and rugged landscapes of Africa.

Native to the South and Southeast Asia. This Teak was reclaimed from a project making doors for the cabin of a boat on the bay in Erie, Pa. This wood has a neutral brown color with a close grain. It is used in many outdoor applications due to it’s natural ability to r withstand the elements. To me this wood resembles resistance to outside influences with durability while still maintaining a natural beauty.

This distinctive deep red colored wood is found in Central and Latin America.
 This extremely hard wood is somewhat difficult to work with however polishes nicely and is a naturally beautiful wood on its own. Many exotic woods are from over seas and are their country’s natural hardwoods. Therefore, they are used in many applications. This wood was reclaimed from a pallet found in Erie, Pennsylvania.  I personally love the significance of this wood that it is a strong wood yet so naturally beautiful and untainted.

Red Palm

 

This wood came from the Island of Dominica.   Red Palm is an interesting wood which comes from the outer hardened area of a type of palm tree.  While the wood is called red, it is actually called that due to the red flecks on a light or deep tan background. The end grain of the wood is also very interesting and looks like dots or specks.  This is one of my favorites in our collection. It is fun, very exclusive and uniquely beautiful.
 

 Stones & Glass

Many of the stones and beach glass we use were found walking along the shores of Lake Erie. In addition we also have stones and Sea glass from the Caribbean shores along the coast of Dominica.

As you have read, some of the wood we use has been reclaimed from a gentleman named Rick
who makes turkey calls to help benefit  hunt of a life time.
 For more information on this organization visit www.huntofalifetime.org